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The recent protests surrounding the acquittal and discharge of Ousainou Bojang have exposed more than public anger, they have revealed a deep national tension over justice, trust in institutions, and the limits of state power. At the heart of the…

By Lt. Colonel Samsudeen Sarr (Rtd.), former Commander of The Gambia National Army While Gambians remain understandably preoccupied with our own high-stakes 2026 presidential election, we risk overlooking a political volcano erupting next door in Senegal, one whose eventual explosion…

What unfolded in Guinea-Bissau this week is nothing short of a political spectacle, one that raises more questions than answers about the credibility and intentions of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and the military now claiming authority. On state media, the…

The Gambia’s decision to host Cameroonian opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary marks a significant moment in West and Central African diplomacy, one that deserves both recognition and careful reflection. According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Information, Media…

Africa stands today at the frontline of the global climate crisis, confronting a reality it contributed the least to, yet suffers from the most. Across the continent, climate change is no longer a distant threat but a daily experience reshaping…

As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) gains momentum, The Gambia stands at the cusp of significant economic transformation. Launched in 2021, the AfCFTA aims to create a single market for goods and services across Africa, fostering trade integration…